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HK54 XRM

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

102,265 mi
Last recorded102,265 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK54 XRM
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 102,265 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust joint sleeve corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both head lights faded has some pattern distortion

rear bump stops split

rear exhaust box outer cover corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2025 95,098 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower outer ball joint very slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear bump stops split

Rear exhaust box corroded

both head lights faded has slight patten distortion

Fail 12 Mar 2025 95,072 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower outer ball joint very slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Rear bump stops split

Rear exhaust box corroded

both head lights faded has slight patten distortion

Pass 13 Mar 2024 83,373 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very Close To Limit - ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2024 83,373 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very Close To Limit - ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 74,839 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Mar 2023 74,839 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 68,023 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2022 68,023 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment travel high (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 63,033 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front headlamps dull

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Mar 2021 63,033 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front headlamps dull

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 57,280 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 57,280 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 52,267 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 52,267 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 43,212 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 36,180 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 33,507 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 30,711 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 28,210 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 26,152 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 24,000 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 21,434 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 19,342 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 16,933 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2007 14,419 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Skoda Fabia?

Based on 4,863,673 MOT tests across 365,048 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
5,664
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
365,048
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 104,456
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 68,301
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 61,646
Stop lamp not working 51,458
position lamp(s) not working 39,215
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HK54 XRM is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 2004 Skoda Fabia models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 70,536 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Skoda Fabia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 104,456 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HK54 XRM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Fabia typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 22 years old, this Skoda Fabia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HK54 XRM is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 December 2004.

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